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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 19:47
Thanks nath. Things have settled down and all 4 are crashed out in the house. The cats are still shut away, we'll try to introduce them tomorrow. I'll email friends of animals.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 16:38
We're just back from the vet's and unfortunately he's not been chipped. He's great with other dogs, wonderful with people (including children), walks well on the lead, a happy chap. He'll need to be house trained and learn basic commands - doesn't seem to have come from an English speaking home. He's very well mannered with other dogs, had the sense to submit to the leader of our pack. He could do with someone to play with though and our's are rather old to join in for long!
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 16:10
Hi, I've tried K9friends but unfortunately they're closed until Monday. We've just taken him to the vet to be chip checked but unfortunately he hasn't been chipped.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 16:08
Sorry kissymac, I just meant that there seemed to be increased numbers of security guards where in the past there were police officers. So sorry this happened to your daughter and others, it's always a horrible feeling even if you couldn't have done anything.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 13:32
I think you will find that the Police had more pressing issues to deal with, the exceptional weather conditions caused major road flooding problems which became a higher priority. Thanks Dally, I'm well aware that there were other pressing issues but the only police we saw all day were the ones at the bag scanners. There are usually some walking round the pitches. There did seem to be more security guards than previous years.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 11:00
As we left last night my husband said he couldn't remember a year with less of a police presence! Security are useless, as evidenced by the large number of non family groups sitting drinking in the family stand.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 10:56
Thanks, we're working on that. I think this is the 14th dog we've found in Dubai over the years! I wish every dog owner would put a collar with their contact details on it which the dogs wear 24/7, would make reuniting so much easier! We're meant to be out at the rugby too!
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 10:29
Quick update: He's great with people, very docile. He'd like to be friends with our dogs but they're all 13, one has cataracts and another is deaf so they don't know what to make of him. Very good on the lead. He is also a cat chaser - we didn't deliberately put them together but the accidental meeting didn't go we'll. He either isn't house trained, possibly used to living outside, or he's marking as we have other dogs. He doesn't look like he's been on the street but he's not been neutered so unlikely he's been chipped. <em>edited by JHM on 01/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 21:10
Bookworm should have it too.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 19:25
Slightly more than spitting in Satwa :)
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 21:33
Usborne publish a great set of books that begin with Usborne Very First Reading. They are designed to be read with an adult, you read one page and the child reads one page (eg I am Pat). They get more difficult before moving on to the next level. The graphics are great too, being Usborne! My 5 year old really likes them. You can buy them from Bookworm.
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 17:55
There are 5 classes in each Year. The classes have between 22 and 25 children in them - 25 is the maximum.
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 20:31
I believe that Nicholas & Asp has a 24 hour emergency number. If it can wait until Saturday, Dr Madhu is open over Eid 04 3571577.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 20:45
Yet another Dr Madhu fan. I went needing a crown on an impacted temporary filling and a root canal. He advised me not to have the more expensive crown as he thinks the tooth will move and the crown would need to be replaced. He did the root canal but the tooth stayed sensitive, I went back and he widened the canals, another hour, no charge. The tooth didn't settle down totally, completely not his fault it should have been treated years ago. Went back and he diagnosed a crack to the tooth that must have happened 20 years ago and has been seen by at least 4 dentists over the years! Another hour in the chair and again, no charge. I've taken both my children to him. The 9 year old had been told she needed braces but he said there's no point until other teeth had come through as the affected teeth would move. First dentist here I've had confidence in that they would only do what was needed.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 22:26
Hadn't seen it before but Tavola at Mercato had alcohol free vanilla extract today.
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 20:51
We used to have a rescue cat who would attack without provocation. If you had your arm on the arm of a chair he would leap up and hold on with teeth and claws; he also shredded the furniture. What finally fixed him was the introduction of a kitten I found on the street. Suddenly when he went to attack a person she would think it was a game and attack him. He learnt pretty quickly that being bitten hurt and stopped attacking people. He'd been played with before she arrived but she was more interactive.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 21:11
They've got Linda McCartney mince in Park n Shop. My husband got Quorn mince in Choithrams on Beach Road the other day. It's not cheap and when I came to use it every bag had been deliberately punctured. I know they do it to cram more in the freezer but it compromises the packet and product. I offered to go in to enlighten them but he thinks it better if he goes! ;)
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 21:42
I know it's not a cheap option but there is a school bus that goes to Mirdif and I know there are children who only use the bus service to get home. Sorry, can't help with a driver.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 21:35
Yes! I'd been looking for months and found some yesterday in Choithrams at Safa Park. They had coconut powder too but I needed the coarser stuff so ended up paying Dhs25 for a 250g bag of organic desiccated coconut. I was horrified by the price but happy I'd found some at last! I then went to Park n Shop and they had 200g bags of organic desiccated coconut for Dhs7 per bag!! Sorry, you don't really need to know the bit about Choithrams but I was so cheesed off!
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 20:03
The school does start at 7:45 but you don't have to pay to park till 8. You don't need to register, just have to have enough credit! Parking on the other side of the road is so much faster for getting away.
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 19:02
Payment starts at 08:00 so unless he is held up he should be ok. To pay by text; reg plate number including letter (eg A12345) meter number (eg 318A) number of hours (eg 1). So it would look like A12345 318A 1 Send that to 7275 and you'll get a text back confirming it has worked. Towards the end of your time you'll get a text asking if you want to renew. I can't remember what the number is for the area round school. There's also parking at the back and in a car park behind the school.
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 18:50
Welcome to DESS! You don't have to pay for metered parking between 1 and 4 so you should be ok Sunday to Wednesday. It's not worth the risk on Thursdays, there's often a warden around as all 3 schools finish at around the same time. You can pay by text, really useful if you get held up in school in the morning!
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 22:40
They used to be red Start rite Eliza shoes but the only ones Stitches now have are a German brand. Call the school in the morning to check but it looks like they're ok as long as they're red.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 22:06
I know that DESS used to be very specific about the style of shoe but last year there were a few different styles around. Check with the school but you should be ok as long as the shoes are red. Try Pablosky, they have coloured shoes.
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 01:17
That's awful Moonbug, how scary. I wouldn't have been impressed by the security guard, it doesn't matter whether it was kids or not! We've got 3 geriatric dogs but I hope they would be a deterrent! Maybe put up a beware of the dog sign, to put people off.
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 23:37
Chicken pox is far more dangerous in adults than it is in children. If they do get spots, get them to see a doctor within the first 48 hours to be prescribed Zovirax. My 5 year old had a pretty nasty dose of chicken pox last month but was put on Zovirax. She'd started to get them in her mouth and ears and was covered but the Zovirax seemed to slow it down and she felt a lot better. Bathing in Pinetarsol helps too. The Zovirax dose is by weight so they shouldn't just buy it over the counter.
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 14:29
Not sure about the shipping, sorry, but try Wolfie's for the packing.
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Latest post on 20 August 2012 - 16:15
It's Eid so the UAE embassy will be closed until at least tomorrow and probably Wednesday. Not sure if it's possible to change your ticket to a return but you would save money in the long run if your return tickets start in Ireland. We pay far more for a return from Dubai to Europe than folk pay for returns from Europe to Dubai!
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Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 12:03
Another vote for Dr Madhu.
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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 16:03
They'll reopen during the day on the first day of Eid, so Saturday or Sunday.
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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 14:14
I've got a small Sony Xperia which is ok. It's fine for Facebook but I'm thinking of upgrading to a phone with a larger screen - I think most of the new ones have. I have an Etisalat wasl package and pay under Dhs 150 a month for the data package. I put credit on to cover it when I get the email reminder. Easy to set up but if it doesn't work, call Etisalat and get them to make sure they send the set up for the right make of phone!
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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 10:22
Events and markets are held at the Bastikiya but not daily, or even weekly. There's a small stretch of renovated souk by the abra stations on Bur Dubai side and the Gold and Spice souks on Deira side. Al Arsah Souk (the Heritage Souk) in Sharjah is closer to how souks used to be, with the twisting alleyways and small shops. The heritage area has been renovated over the years but is good for visitors, as are the museums - Sharjah Art Museum and the Islamic Museum. If you want to stick to Dubai, park near HSBC or Shindagha Carrefour and walk along the creek, through the souk there and then take an abra over to Deira side and walk in towards the spice and gold souks, that's about as authentic as it gets!
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 10:01
Would have used Pifpaf if just on her feet but was all over her! It was the beach to the left of the Russian beach.
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 20:35
Thank you so much all x I've just got it off with Olive oil. So much better than nail varnish remover and no worries putting on skin! Still can't believe she was so covered!
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 19:42
Thank you both. I'm trying nail varnish remover which is taking the top off but still leaving a stain! Will let you know how we get on!
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 19:25
Hi all, My 9 year old's just come back from the beach with friends covered in tar - at least, I hope it's tar! All over knees, feet and on her body, and I think in her hair! Also, any ideas how to get it out of what had been a brand new swimsuit? Thanks
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 19:08
DESS is off the week Sunday 28th October to Thursday 1st November. I don't think any of the British Curriculum schools here have taken 2 week half terms though it's now more common in the UK.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 21:21
He's pretty bad but the guy doing the rowing was worse. Had no idea what was going on, who anyone was, how the events worked or even the name of where the event was being held! He never twigged from start to finish that the lanes the crews are in relate to the result of the previous race. Seems a bit odd as the commentators for the swimming and gymnastics had more of a clue!
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 10:43
Great performances, not least the rowers and cyclists! GB had crews in 13 of the 14 events in the Olympic regatta, made the A final in all events and won 10 medals! GB cyclists have won all but 1 of the medals so far in the velodrome!
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 16:32
I just did a quick google search and founded this site, though there are others: http://www.uvbrella.com.au/ HTH
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 01:43
Feeling slightly sick, could only get picture and English commentary on the 3D channel so had a split screen! Very very proud though to see my friend's son singing with the Kaos choir!
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 23:06
Fabindia usually have them, and normally get deliveries for Eid. The shop is on Mankhool Rd.
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 10:24
Thank you BellaUK. The KLM price isn't as low and the connection time is 6 hours but I've flown through Schipol and would prefer it. It may all be academic now though, my 5 year old has woken up this morning with a few spots and I think she may have chicken pox - looks like another Dubai summer for us!
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 16:17
Thank you all so much for replying, I'm going to head back to Dubai Mall tomorrow. I'm never going to be a great runner but it would be good to go somewhere to have shoes properly fitted. I've had several pairs of runners I've had to give up on over the years because I lose the feeling in my little toes when wearing them!
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 15:17
Thanks all for your comments. Don't know whether to book it or not. We rarely travel and last summer we managed to get a good price on Emirates so that's what my children think is the standard for airlines - they love the excuse to sit in front of a screen for 7 hours!
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 10:02
Looking at my 2 lying next to me, both butter side up, I'd go for them being descended from sloths! :)
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 10:00
Thanks all, will go for the longer connection. I'd hate to be rushing for the connection and the little one suddenly need to stop!
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 09:59
Be prepared for your luggage to not make the connection, even if you do. I'd pack a change of clothes each in hand luggage. That's what I'm afraid of and why I always try to take 2 flights rather than a connection! I always split the packing too so we all have clothes in each bag.
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 09:13
I would suggest avoiding spending too much time waiting around between your flights as there is absolutely nothing to do at CDG, the facilities are very poor. I've had to endure 5, 6, 8 and 10 hours between flights there and it's just the worst airport I think I've been to in terms of size - facility ratio. Good Luck whichever you choose. So true! I remember being excited by a CDG stopover as I presumed I could find some good french cuisine in the airport and it was terrible. A shocking capital / international airport really. Marmite sandwiches it is then! I'm vegetarian so struggle in France at the best of times! At least we're not having to change airports, I'd rather have stayed here. I'd heard CDG was bad but it's at least 4,000 cheaper than flying through the UK.
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 09:09
I would suggest avoiding spending too much time waiting around between your flights as there is absolutely nothing to do at CDG, the facilities are very poor. I've had to endure 5, 6, 8 and 10 hours between flights there and it's just the worst airport I think I've been to in terms of size - facility ratio. Good Luck whichever you choose. Fortunately none of our stops are that long - I once did a 5 hour stop in Amman Airport and thought I'd die of boredom! I'll have to make sure I take enough snacks and entertainment for the kids. Thanks for the warning!
 
 
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